Explain stereoisomerism with suitable examples of monosaccharide
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Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. They are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones with a carbon backbone. The carbon backbone in monosaccharides usually consists of 3 – 6 carbon atoms.
The simplest monosaccharides are glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone (with 3 carbons).
The most abundant monosaccharide in nature is a 6 carbon sugar called glucose.
Majority of the monosaccharides follow the empirical formula C(H2O)n.
Monosaccharide with five or more carbon can predominantly exist as cyclic structures in the aqueous condition.
All monosaccharides are colourless, crystalline solids and that are readily soluble in water but insoluble in nonpolar solvents. Most of the monosaccharides are sweet in taste.
The simplest monosaccharides are glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone (with 3 carbons).
The most abundant monosaccharide in nature is a 6 carbon sugar called glucose.
Majority of the monosaccharides follow the empirical formula C(H2O)n.
Monosaccharide with five or more carbon can predominantly exist as cyclic structures in the aqueous condition.
All monosaccharides are colourless, crystalline solids and that are readily soluble in water but insoluble in nonpolar solvents. Most of the monosaccharides are sweet in taste.
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